St Dominic's Priory College, Adelaide
| St Dominic's Priory College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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North Adelaide , Australia | |
| Coordinates | 34°54′32″S 138°35′09″E / 34.908929°S 138.585808°ECoordinates: 34°54′32″S 138°35′09″E / 34.908929°S 138.585808°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, single-sex, day school |
| Motto | Latin: Veritas (Truth) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Dominican Order |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Established | 1884 |
| Principal | Dr Helen Steele |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrolment | ~680[1] |
| Colour(s) | Black and white |
| Website | www.stdominics.sa.edu.au |
St Dominic's Priory College is a Roman Catholic, independent, day, Reception to Year 12 Catholic Girls School located on Molesworth Street in North Adelaide, South Australia.
Overview[]
The college is one of the earliest Dominican schools, established in 1883 by a group of Dominican Sisters who came to North Adelaide from Stone in Staffordshire, the foundress being Rose Columba Adams. Today the college caters for approximately 680 students.
Notable alumnae[]
- Fran Kelly – radio presenter, current affairs journalist and political correspondent on ABC Radio National[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "About the College". St Dominic's Priory College. Retrieved 14 December 2008.
External links[]
Categories:
- Dominican schools in Australia
- Educational institutions established in 1883
- 1883 establishments in Australia
- Girls' schools in South Australia
- Catholic secondary schools in Adelaide
- Catholic primary schools in Adelaide